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Worst First Date Ever

January 26, 2025 14 Comments

By Bud Pharo

He had misgivings about attending a space-themed speed dating event, but he couldn’t pass up the opportunity to dress as Captain Kirk.

“Did you come here in your UFO?” he asked the attractive alien-hybrid female with the cobalt-blue eyes across from him.

“Nope. Uber. You?”

“I beamed down from the Enterprise,” he quipped. “But, seriously, do you think aliens exist?”

“Duh, I’m right here, aren’t I?” she winked seductively. “But let’s probe deeper into that subject tonight on our date.”

“Great, looking forward to it!” he grinned.

His enthusiasm waned when she probed deeper into his immobilized body aboard the mothership.

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  1. Stella says

    January 26, 2025 at 8:40 am

    Made me smile! Great 101 words.

    Reply
    • Bud says

      January 26, 2025 at 8:05 pm

      Thank you. Glad you liked it.

      Reply
  2. David says

    January 26, 2025 at 2:45 pm

    Great, entertaining piece, Bud.

    Reply
    • Bud says

      January 26, 2025 at 8:06 pm

      Thanks David.

      Reply
  3. Kelly Louisa Balliu says

    January 27, 2025 at 7:16 am

    Love the amusing ending!

    Reply
    • Bud says

      January 30, 2025 at 2:53 pm

      Thank you Kelly.

      Reply
  4. Faith says

    January 29, 2025 at 7:37 am

    Great ending. I wasn’t expecting that’

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    • Bud says

      January 30, 2025 at 2:56 pm

      Glad you liked it.

      Reply
  5. PK says

    January 29, 2025 at 8:29 am

    Clever- enjoyed the twist

    Reply
    • Bud says

      January 30, 2025 at 2:57 pm

      Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it.

      Reply
  6. Alan Moskowitz says

    January 29, 2025 at 3:56 pm

    LOL. Good one.

    Reply
    • Bud says

      January 30, 2025 at 2:57 pm

      Alan, thank you for reading my story.

      Reply
  7. Lisa H. Owens says

    February 5, 2025 at 6:54 am

    LOL! I loved the twist. Beam me up, Scotty!

    Reply
    • Bud says

      February 12, 2025 at 5:26 pm

      Thank you Lisa.

      Reply

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